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Lambton County Library and Lambton County Museums team up to help showcase Lambton’s history
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:14 AM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Museums and Lambton County Library are looking for residents to show off their local historical items and tell them about it, as part of Lambton County’s 175th Anniversary Celebrations.
“Lambton 175 Show & Tell invites residents to show us cherished possessions that reflect Lambton's diverse past,” said Adrienne Lebert, Public Services Coordinator, Lambton County Library. “Whether it's a family photograph capturing generations gone by, a handwritten diary chronicling...
Lambton Heritage Museum exhibit highlights Italian immigrant experience
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is pleased to announce their second feature exhibit of 2024, Il Cammino: From Italy to Sarnia-Lambton is now open.
Il Cammino: From Italy to Sarnia-Lambton features the stories of Italian families that immigrated to Sarnia-Lambton over the past century. Themes include the Italian traditions these families brought to Canada, challenges and accomplishments of early immigrants, and ways that Italian heritage is alive in Canada today. The exhibit is based on a...
Oil Museum of Canada to hold WWI military history weekend
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:30 AM
Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is pleased to announce a special event weekend in partnership with the Canadian Great War Society. The Oil Museum Great War Weekend will take place at the Oil Museum on Saturday, May 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This immersive event offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of local oil history and the First World War. Attendees will be able to watch engaging...
Heritage Sarnia-Lambton offers virtual Heritage Hour on historic diaries and letters
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 01:00 PM
Wyoming, ON - The Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network will be hosting a new virtual Heritage Hour on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. This hour-long panel presentation, titled For Posterity’s Eyes Only: Historic Diaries, Letters, and Correspondence, will highlight examples of personal correspondence in the Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network’s collections, and examine what they reveal about life in Lambton County.
“Some documents in our collections, like diaries, journals, letters, and other forms of...
County of Lambton celebrates 175th Anniversary by honouring Heritage Champions
Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 04:10 PM
Wyoming, ON - As part of the County of Lambton's 175th Anniversary celebrations in 2024, Lambton County Archives is thrilled to announce the launch of the Heritage Champions Awards.
These awards seek to recognize the exceptional efforts of individuals and groups who have dedicated themselves to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Lambton County. The awards honor outstanding individuals or organizations from each of the eleven municipalities within Lambton County. These champions have...
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